Who Is La Befana A Holiday Legend From Italy
The story explains La Befana as the old witch of Epiphany who visits Italian homes on January 6, leaving gifts for good children and coal for the naughty. It notes Italy's Christmas customs from December 6 to Epiphany and the role of the Presepio nativity scene.
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Italy
Germany
Caspar
Gaspar
Melchior
Balthasar
Christkind
Christ Child
Martin Luther
Britain
Presepio
Bambino
Californians urge one year gas tax moratorium
The California State Senate Republican caucus proposes a one year sales tax moratorium on gasoline totaling 1.5 billion to ease rising fuel costs. The plan is part of a 3.3 billion tax relief package for working families with 265 million in credits to spur high paying jobs. Senator Chuck Poochigian cites record tax collections and a projected 10.3 billion budget surplus for 2001 2002 to justify relief.
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Republican Caucus
California State Senate
California
Poochigian
Legislative Analyst
Shafter Seeks Model Status with High Per Capita Tax
Guinn touts Shafter as a potential statewide model citing its high per capita sales tax at 120 dollars while Arvin and Wasco report lower figures. He notes revenue growth from planning and outlines plans to diversify beyond oil and agriculture. The city holds an 89 million dollar reserve to be managed prudently by council and planning commission.
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California
Guinn
Shafter
Kern County
Arvin
Wasco
Wasco State Prison
Council and Planning Commission
Seniors Menu Reflects December 2000 to January 2001 Meals
Senior Nutrition Program lists weekly meals at W. C. Walker Senior Center from December 27, 2000 to January 3, 2001 with teriyaki chicken to Salisbury steak, daily servings, dessert options, and beverage choices. Reservations required one day in advance. seniors 60 and over donate 1.50, guests under 60 pay 3.50, center can adjust menus and telephonic notice given at 746-4049.
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Salisbury
W. C. Walker Senior Center
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Margaret Baker
Pace
R.E. Dacio
DDS
L.O. Perez
Shafter Family Dental
James Street
Mon Fetan
Cal
Sieg
ETE Quality Service
Lost Hills Roarv Park
Jason Reed
St. Tasco
E. Lesde
Shafter Kern
Pacific Bell Pcs
Noki
Motorola
Bakernfield
Hette
Wasco CoLlision Center
F” St. Wasco
Fim
Tony Bernal
Almond Grove Family
Dr. Houtan Hosseini
CDA
Kern County Dental
7Th St
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